Principal Civil Engineer

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A large-scale LNG Front-End Engineering Design project seeks a Principal Civil Engineer for a stable, office-based role in Leatherhead. The position demands a strong background in civil engineering and experience in the oil and gas sector. Responsibilities include providing design input, ensuring code compliance, and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Approximately 12 years of civil engineering experience.
• Strong background in oil and gas projects.
• Direct experience with Middle Eastern energy operators is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil engineering design input across project phases.
• Ensure compliance with design codes and standards.
• Coordinate civil and structural calculations for infrastructure.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Team Collaboration

Technical Documentation

Job description

Principal Civil Engineer

Location: Leatherhead area, United Kingdom
Contract Type: 12-month contract (inside IR35)
Work Pattern: Office-based, Monday to Friday
Visa: Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. No visa sponsorship available.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Civil Engineer to join a large-scale LNG Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) project. This is a long-duration office-based role within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary project team, offering a stable and engaging working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide civil engineering design input and technical support across all project phases within assigned scope.

• Develop and review design basis documents, construction specifications, and material specifications.

• Conduct independent engineering studies and produce recommendation reports.

• Ensure full compliance with applicable American and European design codes and standards.

• Coordinate, direct, and review civil and structural calculations for a wide range of infrastructure, including:

  • Buildings, equipment support structures, pipe racks, culverts, bridges, and retaining walls.

  • Foundations (both shallow and piled).

  • Site civil infrastructure including site preparation, earthworks, and internal road layouts.

• Prepare material take-offs aligned with procurement and construction schedules.

• Collaborate effectively with other engineering disciplines, project stakeholders, contractors, and client representatives.

• Work closely with global teams to meet project schedules and budget requirements.

Key Requirements

• Approximately 12 years of relevant civil engineering experience with engineering consultancies or operating companies.

• Strong background in delivering projects for major clients within the oil and gas sector.

• Direct experience with Middle Eastern energy operators is essential.

• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable international codes and standards.

• Proficiency in producing technical documentation and design deliverables.

• Excellent coordination, communication, and team collaboration skills.

• Ability to manage work independently while integrating effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.